Saleh receives Iranian FM

SANA'A, June 25 (Saba)- President Ali Abdullah Saleh, along with
Vice President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi, received on Thursday the
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and the accompanying
delegation.

During the meeting, Mottaki handed Saleh a letter from the Iranian
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad over the brotherly relations and joint
cooperation between the two countries and means of reinforcing them,
in addition to the latest developments of interest to both countries.

They discussed developing both countries relations in all areas, in
addition to works of the 9th conference of the League of Countries
Overlooking the Indian Ocean (LCOIO) in which the delegation took
part.

The Iranian minister renewed stance of Iran by Yemen in the
protection of its unity, security and stability, expressing
willingness of Iranian companies to invest in Yemen.

For his part, President Saleh praised the continuing growth of the
Yemeni-Iranian relations, affirming concern of Yemen to reinforce
and develop these ties.

He also welcomed Iranian investment in Yemen, affirming that they
will get all required support and encouragement to set up their
investments in the country.

He asked the Iranian minister to convey his greetings and best
wishes to the President of Iran Ahmadinejad, and wishes of progress
and prosperity for the Iranian people.